Category: Consultative Group

Procedure: Consultative Group of the UN Human Rights Council

Q – What is the UN Human Rights Council’s Consultative Group (CG)? A – According to the UNHRC’s 2007 Institution Building Package, this is a

September 27, 2015

Iran submits UNHRC resolution declaring that sanctions violate human rights

Acting in its capacity as chair of the largest group of nations at the UN Human Rights Council, the Islamic Republic of Iran has just

September 25, 2015

How Membership on UNHRC Consultative Group Can Be Abused

Houria Es-Slami, appointed UN expert in 2014 As chair of the UNHRC Consultative Group, the Saudi government has access to unique information and influence. Certain

September 22, 2015

Again: Saudi Arabia Elected Chair of UN Human Rights Council Panel

Left: Faisal Trad, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador in Geneva, has been elected Chair of the UN Human Rights Council panel that appoints independent experts. Right: Michael

September 20, 2015

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